Hazy Shade Of Winter

On cold winter days, I love to layer up and head out of doors before I get cabin fever. While I was winterizing the Retrology SIM, this was the outfit I threw together, starting with this adorable and cozy short parka from **DP yumyum**. Called simply the Hood Jacket, I choose this amazing Gray version because it was such a soft and warm looking option. The soft fluffy marabou trim on the hood and edge is really luxurious and photographs beautifully, something that can be difficult with transparent textures. I didn't realize till just this moment that my arms is through the jacket in the first pose, but I have been under the weather, so I have an excuse for such a bonehead mistake. Speaking of bone, the amazing horn/bone closures on the jacket are so well done and textured. There is so much detail here, and none of it superfluous or wasted. I needed a simple layer under the jacket, so I wore one of my own Key Hole Thermal tops from Hang The DJ!. Yes I made it, and I love it, and I usually don't blog my own stuff, but I have had a heck of a time finding basic thermals that come with a tucked options instead of jacket only, and I make all my stuff on all layers, so it worked here. Still on my shopping diet, I went with what I had. Dark Rinse Jeans from Tres Blah! literally sit at the top of my jeans folder which is sorted alphabetically, so they get worn a lot, but since they are such a brilliant hand-painted jean, I am happy to know what I can grab up fast.



I added in some very simply accessories in this look, starting with a basic pair of must-have Stud Earrings from Sian Birke Jewelry. It may seem like a no-brainer, but I have been looking for basic studs for almost 18 months, and this pair is completely scripted to change gem and metal colours, which makes them indispensable. Wearing my engagement ring from (Caroline's), one of my favorite things, just makes me feel warm inside. The Tote bag was a great find at [Sweetest Good-bye*], I love basic casual bags with little kitsch details, and this was an inexpensive and really workable piece. Last but certainly not least, these awesome Heather Boots in Black from ETD Shoes. You have to grab up at least one pair before Elika's sale ends towards the end of the month, they were just $30Lalas, and they come in a short and longer boot option. The just look so soft and cozy, and work perfectly here.



Speaking of favorites, probably my favorite short style in all of the two years I have been in-world is the ..Marlys.. Slim Pixie wig, here in the Licorice colour. It just really love how the angle of my jaw are complimented by the lines of the cut, the small tufts of hair tousled and plucky. Skin is from Celestial Studios Charmed Line, with eyes from Freak Fantasia and lashes by [Detour]. Not a high-fashion look by any means, rather a "My" fashion look that makes me feel a little warmer when the world gets cold.

Shopping Details:
Jacket - **DP**, Hood Jacket (Gray)
Thermal - Hang The DJ!, Key Hole Thermal (Back in Black)
Jeans - Tres Blah, Dark Rinse Jeans
Boots - ETD Shoes, Heather Boots (Black)
Bag - [SG*], Totebag
Earrings - Sian Birke Jewelry, Stud Earrings
Ring - Caroline's Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire Ring
Hair - ..Marlys.., Slim Pixie Hair (Licorice)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Red-Dusk)
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Lashes - [Detour], Love Lashes

.-*-. HANG THE DJ! .-*-. @ The Starlust Hunt!

I normally don't show off my own wares on my blog, but since these are the free gifts I placed out at the Starlust - Floyd, Lloyd, Horst, & Polly Jean SIM Hunt, I decided it was OK.

Whipped These Up just for the Hunt! 4 Unisex Rockin' Tees For Yas, Enjoy!









This is one for the ladies that I gave out in a previous hunt, and never remembered to put out for sale. So in case you missed it last time, the Rock Me Dress is waiting for you hunters too!



Remember to Get Your Hunt on for the fabulous free gifts and dollarbies from dozens of amazingly lusty content creators. Look for the trash (what else) strewn across the 4 SIMS, and touch or buy to get the goodies inside. Mine will be close-ish to my .-*-. Hang The DJ! .-*-. Venus Fly Trap Plant Shop... Happy Hunting!

~ Ketsy

NEW From *Hang The DJ!*

So many things on the go, but I still had time to make some goodies from Hang The DJ! for the Rose Hunt and a New Dress for My Shop. Gonna make it quick so I can Nap Before the SIM BASH @ 11AM Today!

I have added 2 Roses to The Hunt:
One For The Ladies! A Limited Edition Mother's Day Green Version of the Splash Dress! (Only Available in Today's Rose Hunt!)

One For The Gents (or Unisex)!



I also have released a NEW Dress Inspired by the Pop Art Explosion I am loving on the Runways, The Splash Dress Comes in 4 Colour Combinations, each with 2 Flexi Skirt Options. They Sell for $100L Each. Available NOW in My Shop on Retrology!




The Men's/Unisex Scrub T-Shirt (Shown Above) is also Available in My Shop for $50L, It's Tint-Able and comes Tucked & Untucked on all Layers Possible! This One is Definitely Unisex, and can really be customized nicely by Tinting on a grey shaded base. But Get Yer Butt in the Hunt and get it FREE!

Check out "Hang The DJ!" On Retrology Today and HUNT For FREE SWAG! YAY!

Spring Bash & Egg Hunt On Retrology!

Spring has Sprung on Retrology!
You are all invited out to join in the fun on Retrology!



When: Sunday, March 23/08
Time: 11am SLT - 2pm SLT
Where: Retrology ~ What's Past is Present in Second Life!
What: SIM Wide Easter Egg Hunt Featuring Freebies From the Amazing Vendors on Retrology!
Including Gifts From:
/artilleri/, Ivalde, Thimbles, Kid Asia, Elegance Hats, Perquita Shoes, PIN UP Dolls Boutique, HANG THE DJ!, Amplify, and MORE!
Also, Live DJ Ket-Su will be spinning tunes in the Retrology Square,located just beside the Main TP Point.
Music: I will be playing all requests and a rocking mix of favorites, old and new! Music Will Broadcast SIM WIDE, so you can listen and party while you HUNT!
Details: The Free Easter Egg Hunt Kicks off On Sunday at 11am SLT and will run till Tuesday March, 25th @ Midnight SLT!

Can't Wait To See You There!

Note: Any Vendors that still wish to participate can contact me in World!
Thanks! ~ Jhuzen Ketsugo

Also....

NEW **FREEBIE** EASTER SET @ HANG THE DJ!



HAPPY EASTER FROM .-*-. HANG THE DJ! .-*-. IN RETROLOGY! Hurry in Now to scoop up this adorable “Hoppy Easter Peeps” Tank/T-Shirt Set. All Shirts come on all Layers, Tucked & Un-Tucked for lots of Options! Enjoy! HANG THE DJ! @ Retrology

Models: [L-R] Jhuzen Ketsugo, Draco Tatsu

HANG THE DJ! **NEWNESS** For The Ladies!

RETRO TANKS for Women @ .-*-. HANG THE DJ! .-*-. IN RETROLOGY! Hurry in Now to Scoop Up these Adorable 3-Packs of Women's Tank-Tops. Inspired By 70s Era Music Superstars, all Shirts come on all Layers, Tucked & Un-Tucked for lots of Options, They are long enough to cover your Tummy too! Just $50L for The Three Pack, and They are Transfer so you can share the LOVE! Enjoy! slurl.com/secondlife/Retrology/233/34/40









HANG THE DJ! @ Retrology

Models: [L-R] Lula Vought, Jhuzen Ketsugo, Dominique Swain

St. Patrick's Day Dollarbies From HANG THE DJ!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY FROM .-*-. HANG THE DJ! .-*-. IN RETROLOGY!

Hurry in Now to scoop up these adorable St. Patrick’s Day Slogan Tanks and Tees in a 4 Shirt Fat-Pack for JUST $1L. All Shirts come on all Layers, Tucked & Un-Tucked for lots of Options! This Time I Made Sure The Guys Had Some Almost Freebies Too!

Slogans Include:
(Men's/Unisex)
Irish XL Drinking Team, Rub Me For Luck, The Drinking Irish, I’m Irish. Do You Have Any In You? Do You Want Some?
(Women's) Irish XL Drinking Team, Lucky Charm, F.B.I. Full Blooded Irish, I’ve Got An Irish Attitude

I was feeling overdosed on Green, so I made them in black and white! Enjoy! HANG THE DJ! @ Retrology!





SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Retrology/233/34/40

Music Is My Hot Hot... Everything!

Happy Valentines Day!

As I continue to develop new skills in Photoshop, remember people, I am a Nurse in RL not a Graphic Artist...*lol*, I have whipped up these HOT Pajamas just in time for Valentines. One of the songs I am spinning a lot in my DJ Sets is Cansei de Ser Sexy's 'Music Is My Hot Hot Sex'... and what better way for the Single Gals, or Not So Single Gals to Celebrate Valentines, then throwing on some cute PJs and having a Sleepover Party! But I love a good Dollarbie, so for the next 24 Hours, until Midnight on February the 14th/08 I have put one pair of PJs out for Just $1L... And Only Available at my Mainstore in Retrology!.



You Can Also Grab The FATPACK!



For Just $50L, you can get the 4 Pack Set, and they are Transfer, so you can share them with the Gals! They Say "Music is My Hot Hot Sex!", "Music is My Boyfriend", "Music is My Girlfriend", and "Music is My King-Size Bed". That's like 13L a Pair! Available at all my Satelite locations, and at my Mainstore in Retrology!!

Also Wearing:
Hair - Celestial Studios, Whitney (Pearl)
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple - Sunset)
Eyes - Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Glasses - The Cat Eye Boutique, Lois Glasses (Green)
Slippers - LooLoo, Hello Kitty Angels (Store Not Found, Purchased 1 Year Ago)
Pajamas - HANG THE DJ!, Music Is My... (Set)
Ring - Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire

Girls in Glasses...

Keeping The Cozy Going, Layers Make Me Happy. Love this Hooded Sweater from "Little Rebel", actually one of the first things I purchsed for myself since discovering there was more to SL fashion then Pink Blingy Platform Stilettos and Poofy Florescent Prim Skirt... Over a year ago now and all I can say is "Amen to That"! Classics like this never go out of style. These "Armidi" Jeans are just so cool, love the crinkled Prim Cuffs!



Eyewear - /artilleri/, Marla Glasses (Black)
Bracelet – WRONG!, Beads & Bangles (Tinted Grey)
Boots – Frangipani Designs (FD), Vixen Boots, Black Window
Hooded Sweater – Little Rebel (LR), Grey Stars Hoodie
Thermal Shirt – Hang The DJ!, Key Hole Thermal Top (Back In Black)
Jeans – Armidi Limited, A001 Jeans (Grey, Painter “Skinny”)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Hair – ETD, Disturbed (Black)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skins (Tone 20, Purple – Sunset)

The Party Hangover Cure

Something Casual and Comforting for the Day After the Bash. One of my favorite Sweaters, from "PushButton Industries", layered really nicely with one of my own Thermals. Some comfy jeans, these from "Heart Cupcakes" and I was ready to relax and recover from the huge party the night before at PIN UPS. Wearing tons of Hair from "ETD" after hitting the sale and adding another 20 styles to my exhisting 25, what can I say... if I never wear the same hair twice, that's just fine with me!



Bracelet - /artilleri/, Lulu Bracelets (Red)
Eyes – Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Hair – ETD, Jelly Bean (Black)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed Skin (Tone 20, Twinkle)
Thermal Shirt – Hang The DJ!, Key Hole Thermal Top (Snowflake)
Sweater – Pushbutton Industries (PBI), Two-Button Sweater (Garden, Lava)
Necklace - Pushbutton Industries (PBI), Legohead Choker
Pants – Heart Cupcakes, Side Button Jeans (Dull)
Boots – Shiny Things, Old Lace-Up Boots (Reddish)

Making Progress...

As I continue to work on my skills in Photoshop, I have created a bunch of "NEWNESS" for my Shop on Retrology, "HANG THE DJ!". Here is a Display of some of my latest designs. I am open to comments, criticisms, and kudos... but be gentle (I am a nurse in RL and never even used Photoshop before December of 2007). Anyways, working on more now, especially since getting the OK from FashCon to begin sending out a Weekly Notice! Yay! Check out my Shop Anytime! http://slurl.com/secondlife/Retrology/218/15/41



The Women’s “Key Hole Thermal”, a cozy cold-weather basic that comes in both Un-Tucked (Jacket Layer) and Tucked (Shirt Layer & Undies Layer) Versions as a set for only 50L! No Copy, No Mod, Yes Transfer. The “Key Hole” cut out can show off a glimpse of a simple Camisole beneath, or wear it alone for a touch of sexy. I like giving women the option to wear something as a top layer, or have it in a tucked version to wear under a favorite jacket or vest. Five colour choices; Back In Black, Black & Burgundy, Melon, Sea Mist, and Snowflake.



The “Day of The Week Fundies!” Pack includes Seven “Day” of the Week Panties, Plus the “Fun-Day!” Panty, and one just for “Laundry Day”. Nine Pairs that each come in both Undies and Pants Clothing Layers for the Tat Lovin’ Gals! Wow…. 18 Pairs of Panties for just $75L! Mod, Copy, No Trans *Cause Who Gives People Panties Except Yer Mom on Christmas!*. Pick Up Yours Today!



The “Cuddler Sweater!”. I was feeling the chill today and wanted to wrap myself in something cozy. My first use of Sculpty Prims for Collar and Cuffs which are Mod-able so you can make them fit your fashion sense. Meant to resemble Cashmere, it comes in three bright colours to cheer you up “Cornflower Blue”, “Goldenrod”, and “Dusty Rose”. Grab yours at the Retrology Location for only 50L. (Mod, Copy, No Tranfer).

Hear Me Out & Turn Me On!

Draco and I Model My Newest T-Shirt Offering at .-*-. HANG THE DJ! .-*-.. I created these DJ Inspired T-Shirts, and am please with my progress as a Designer. Draco wears the "Turn Me On!" T-Shirt in the Men's Tan Un-tucked Version, I have on the "Hear Me Out!" T-Shirt in the Women's Shirt Layer. Both available in Men's and Women's versions now on Retrology in my Main Store slurl.com/secondlife/Retrology/218/15/41 . They Paired with some comfy Jeans, they are casual and cool and a bit funky too.



On Him:
T-Shirt - HANG THE DJ!, Men's "Turn Me On" (Tan, Jacket Version)
Hair - Frangipani Designs
Skin - Naughty Designs, Dante
Jeans - REDGRAVE
Tattoos - TRUTH
On Her:
T-Shirt - HANG THE DJ!, Women's "Hear Me Out" (Sage, Shirt Layer)
Hair - Zero Style, Pompadour
Skin - Celestial Studios, Charmed Line (Tone 20, Purple - Orchid)
Eyes - Freak Fantasia, Glassy Mustard Green
Tattoos - AITUI, Butterflies (Full Body, Faded)
Jean - The Abyss

Tie On On! This New Year...

Well, my first flirtation with Fashion Creation on SL was a flop, see 'New Respect...' Post. This time I felt so fantastic I wanted to shout it to the world.. "I Made This!". My "Tie One On!" Bustier, fashioned from images of Men's Neckties, is just the sort of funky cool thing I LOVE! I am so thrilled with the result, I am selling them for just One Linden Dollar and my New Shop in Retrology. Paired up with some other funky faves, like this "Pixeldolls" Everything Skirt and some Chunky Boots from "Shiny Things", I was set to Party!



Top – HANG THE DJ!, Tie One On! Bustier ($1L)
Hair – Armidi Hair, The Poynter (Midnight I)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Red-Dusk)
Eyes – Miriel, Hazel (Big)
Skirt – Pixeldolls, Everything Skirt
Boots – Shiny Things, Chunky Ribbon Boots (Black)
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Earrings - Turnstyle Vinyl LP Earrings, Red

New Respect For SL Fashion Designers!

My First Attempt at Making Clothing, and I am the idiot who thought Jeans would be a good place to start. WRONG! *lols* But I learned a whole bunch about Photoshop today... so Yay! I have a whole new respect for those who design virtual fashion, and even, more for those that do it well. I will show you my creations and progress. Any comments or tips would be greatly appreciated.



Jeans - Hang The DJ by Jhuzen Ketsugo, 01 (ME!)
Hair – Maitreya, Aimee (White Glow)
Skin – Celestial Studios, Charmed (Tone 20, Purple-Orchid)
Eyes – Decollage, Hazel Eyes
Ring – Caroline’s Jewelry, Gimcrack Diamond Solitaire
Lashes – Celestial Studios, Prim Lashes (Classic 10)
Top from Dress Set - ~Ivalde~, Anina Set Dress (Olive)
Boots - Luna Viola (@ Pixeldolls), Double Take Boot, Black Details, Black Colour on HUD Selection